To include obtaining permission from local authorities for the alterations and for building works, for drawings and engineers calculations, scaffolding, hire of skips etc.
Demolition
Taking down part of the ceiling to form a new stairwell. Taking out roof as
necessary to create the space for the alterations, including all temporary supports and
protection as required
Floor
Construct new floor SW timber joists supported on beams, trimmers or walls as
required. Laying down 22mm. thick tongue and groove chipboards and fixing them on
structure as required by Building Regulations.
Steel Work
Steel beams (RSJs) supported on steel plates built into existing walls, well
packed and secured.
Dormer
To be constructed in 75mm. x 50mm. SW timber with noggins. Rehang tiles to
match sloping roof on SW battens on building paper on 8mm. plywood (exterior quality) or
6mm. masterboard when cheek is within 1 metre of boundary. Build in 100mm.
fibreglass insulation and polythene sheet VB on internal face. Finish with 10mm.
plasterboard and skim internally.
Window
Choice of timber, aluminium or uPVC window frames (generally double glazed), to
be in keeping with the existing windows and style of the house
Roof Light & Velux
If roof light required, allow for trimming roof incorporating the roof light
(Ubink or similar) with opaque plastic double skin dome over stairwell. Supply and
fit fire escape Velux if required by Building Regulations, all Velux's fitted to Building
Regulations Standard.
Electrics
To comply with Electricity Board requirements.
Exterior quality plywood on SW joists. Three Layers of felt on hot Bitumen. Infill with 150mm. fibreglass insulation between the joists. Polythene sheeting vapour barrier and then plasterboard with plaster skim.
Internal Walls
Internal walls are to be in 75mm. x 50mm. studs of 400mm. centres with 75mm. x
50mm. SW plates top and bottom 10mm. plasterboard and skim on either side.
Party Walls (Interior)
Render existing brickwork faces and finish off with skim coat. Where
external face of wall is exposed to weather, line with thermal insulation.
Plumbing and Heating
To deal with all plumbing points routing in copper tubes as required to new
radiators and to taps. Relocate the water tanks and all connections. Client to
supply all sanitary ware, pump, water heaters and new tanks as required, LOFT
ROOMS to supply radiators.
New Stairs
To be constructed in prepared timber, to have balustrades and newel posts and
handrail similar to existing. Underside of stairs to be lined with expanded metal
lathing and plasterboard and be plastered on the underside to give a smooth
finish.
Doors
These are to be fire resistant where necessary to meet the Building Regulations
requirements, finished in ply both sides ready for decoration.
Skirtings
In all new rooms, the skirtings are to be similar to the existing ones on lower
floors.
All Decoration By Others
Loft Rooms reserves the right to alter specifications as the need
arises.
